For the fourth consecutive year, Harris Corp. has recently been ranked as one of the Top 100 Military Employers by G.I. Jobs Magazine. SAIC also made the list this year, ranking at number 24. The list showcases the top 100 veteran-friendly companies in the U.S. from among 5,000 that are …
Read More »SAIC Aims to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 25 Percent By 2020; Walt Havenstein Comments
SAIC Inc. has set a goal to to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent (from 2010 levels) by 2020. SAIC will utilize in-house engineers who specialize in tackling energy challenges to help meet the new goal, and to identify and implement additional cost-effective energy efficiency projects across the enterprise. …
Read More »Havenstein to Help SAIC Select New CEO Before June Retirement
Science Applications International Corp. has announced that Walt Havenstein will be actively engaged in selecting his successor prior to his June 15, 2012 retirement. “The board of directors will conduct a thorough and thoughtful search for a successor, considering internal and external candidates,” Havenstein said. “The transition plan we …
Read More »SAIC Sponsors FIRST Championship
SAIC has announced its sponsorship of the FIRST championship, an effort by the firm to engage and educate students from K-12 in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. The event includes a robotics competition, where high-school students design and build robots, with the help of engineering mentors. The students program …
Read More »SAIC Announces Q3 Results
SAIC’s revenues are up by 4 percent to $2.87 billion, the company announced this week. In addition, operating income has risen 11 percent to $258 million. Some of the high-profile contracts won during the period include a NASA IT deal, IT services for the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service, EPA …
Read More »Walt Havenstein of SAIC Honored With ‘Good Scout’ Award
Walt Havenstein, CEO of SAIC, was honored with a “Good Scout” award last Tuesday at the McLean Hilton near Tysons Corner, Va. Steve Gaffney, newly appointed president and CEO of DynCorp, served as master of ceremonies and event chairman. All proceeds from the event will benefit the National Capital Area …
Read More »SAIC Works toward STEM Education for Women
SAIC has donated $25,000 to the Women’s Memorial Foundation, part of the Women In Military Service For American Memorial honoring the 2.5 million women who have served in the armed forces. An addition $10,000 donated by SAIC will support the foundation’s advisory board on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) …
Read More »SAIC Opens Cyber Center in Maryland
SAIC today announced the grand opening of its Cyber Innovation Center in Columbia, Md., with a ceremony kicked off by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Gov. Martin O’Malley and SAIC CEO Walt Havenstein and Senior Vice President Larry Cox. “The new CIC at SAIC is a true investment in the future of …
Read More »SAIC’s Walt Havenstein to be Honored as Tech Leader
SAIC CEO Walt Havenstein will be honored at the Thirteenth Annual Technology “Good Scout” Award Luncheon at the Hilton McLean Tyson’s Corner, Va., with DynCorp President and CEO Steve Gaffney serving as event chairman and master of ceremonies. Held Oct. 19, the “Good Scout” Award honors a technology leader in …
Read More »SAIC CEO Walt Havenstein to Launch Titans Breakfast Series
Walt Havenstein, CEO of SAIC, will kick off the Northern Virginia Technology Council‘s signature Titans Breakfast series for the 2010-2011 year. Havenstein will discuss SAIC’s recent headquarters move to Virginia, as well as its role in federal government contracting. He will also address SAIC’s commitment to promoting science, technology, engineering …
Read More »SAIC's Profit Grows after Refocus on Cybersecurity
SAIC Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter profit rose nearly 54 percent thanks to a refocus on areas such as cybersecurity. “We continue to balance our resource allocation among internal growth efforts, merger and acquisition activity, and share buybacks to promote long-term growth and increased shareholder value,” said Walt Havenstein, SAIC chief executive …
Read More »SAIC’s Walt Havenstein, Mark Sopp Comment on Profit Growth
SAIC Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter profit climbed nearly 54 percent thanks to a refocus on areas such as cybersecurity, energy and health. “We continue to balance our resource allocation among internal growth efforts, merger and acquisition activity, and share buybacks to promote long-term growth and increased shareholder value,” said Walt Havenstein, …
Read More »New Structural Changes at SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation yesterday announced structural changes that will direct focus and resources to high-growth areas and provide enterprise-level emphasis on cybersecurity. Charles Koontz, president of the Information Technology and Network Solutions Group, will serve as executive vice president for strategic projects and report directly to Chief Executive Officer …
Read More »SAIC Announces Structural Changes
Science Applications International Corporation on Thursday announced structural changes effective Aug. 2 that will direct focus and resources to high-growth areas and provide enterprise-level emphasis on cybersecurity. Charles Koontz, president of the Information Technology and Network Solutions Group, will serve as executive vice president for strategic projects. He will be …
Read More »The GovCon Ripple Effect
In the government-contracting community, one executive move can have a chain-reaction effect. While every year sees executive moves throughout the govcon community, this past year has demonstrated just how each move influences other executives. Back in June last year, Bob Coleman stepped down as the president and chief operating officer …
Read More »